Definition for BAND'ROL

BAND'ROL, n. [Fr. banderole; It. banderuola; Sp. banderolas; literally, a little banner. See Banner.]

  1. A little flag or streamer, in form of a guidon, used to be hung on the masts of vessels. – Encyc.
  2. The little fringed silk flag that hangs on a trumpet. – Johnson.

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